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Senior Statarb Portfolio Manager/Quantitative Researcher

Open 63d posting dated 3 weeks ago

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Senior Portfolio Manager or Quantitative Researcher on our Equity MFS (Medium Frequency Statistical arbitrage) team, you’ll jointly lead the effort to build Optiver Shanghai’s proprietary equity MFS strategy. In addition, you’ll:

  • Be hands-on, and responsible for the end-to-end implementation of our current strategy, with some support
  • Have experience specialising in Equity Statistical Arbitrage strategies that predict horizons from intraday to couple of days
  • Have experience in computationally intensive research

WHO YOU ARE

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have the below skills and experience.

  • 3+ years of experience on a successful equities trading team, preferably a proprietary trading firm
  • An educational background in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Programming experience in languages such as Python, Java and C++ is a strong plus
  • Quick learner, driven, team player, open minded and eager for success
  • Collaborative attitude and continuous improvement mindset

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
  • Competitive remuneration including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks
  • Gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages
  • Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at careers@optiver.com.au.

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  • What is your notice period and earliest available start date? (Please include non-compete periods in applicable)
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  • Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. Please let us know if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments. optional
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